1. Oliver James Associates
Recruitment Specialists
Introduction
Introduction
VERTICAL
MARKETS
14
97%
DELIVERY ON
RETAINED
ASSIGNMENTS
LOCATIONS
WORLDWIDE
11 Established in 2002, Oliver James Associates
is a global specialist recruitment partner
to the Financial and Professional Services,
Commerce & Industry sectors. Our shared
values define our working practices and help
guide our decisions, actions and behaviours;
Innovation. Passion. Adaptability. Partnership.
Respect. Excellence. At the core of our six
values is our vision to be the most valued and
essential recruitment partner, globally.
We recruit up to C-suite level across key
markets in the UK, Ireland, continental Europe,
US and Asia Pacific. Excellence in delivery
is embedded in our culture; we identify and
place the best talent for our partners across
14 vertical markets, developing local and
international relationships built on trust and
uncompromising ethics and integrity.
Our global teams of specialist consultants
are experts in their vertical markets with
an unrivalled network of mid to senior level
professionals worldwide. Our consultants
anticipate market demand and successfully
deliver on identifying, attracting and placing
rare talent within their areas of expertise,
creating long-term value for our partners.
WHO WE ARE
We are able to provide a full range of bespoke
recruitment services tailored to your needs,
including Executive, Contingent, Retained and
Exclusive Solutions. The key to our service
is our unique proactive search methodology;
before we start working with clients in a
particular area, we spend 12 months minimum
mapping that market. This involves speaking
with everyone in that market, finding out what
they have done in their career so far, what they
currently do and more importantly what they
want to do in their next job. Hence, when we
start working with clients on vacancies we have
a thorough knowledge of the local talent pool.
WHAT WE DO
From our offices in London, Manchester,
Zurich, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, New York and
Singapore we cover the UK, Ireland, Continental
Europe, USA and Asia Pacific regions.
WHERE WE DO IT
2002
YEAR OF OUR
ESTABLISHMENT
Due to our unique search methodology,
deep technical knowledge, and excellence in
delivery, we develop long-term partnerships
based on trust and integrity. This enables
us to attract the most suitable talent in the
market instead of being limited to a list of
candidates that are actively seeking jobs. This
is paramount when the demand for many skills
needed within the sector outweighs the supply
of candidates at any one time.
HOW WE DO IT
Building Global Relationships
3. Oliver James Associates
Recruitment Specialists
OurProcess
1 3
2 4
Briefing Shortlist
Longlist Management of Process
• Market/ Discipline expertise
• Intelligent questioning
• Advisory; competitor / market trends
• Consultative
• Interview, qualify and evaluate for the position
• Deep understanding of experience, skills,
ability and motivators
• Presentation of profiles with
accompanying synopsis
• Ambassadors of the client
• Informative / Commercial pitch
• Identify and process profiles that
match the brief
• Active candidates
• Passive candidates
• Headhunt
• Advertise
• Interview preparation and coaching
• Interview process facilitation
• Feedback
• Timescales
• Offer management
• Counter offer
• On-boarding
Our Process
vacancies filled in
the last five years
businesses
partnered with
8000+ 5000+repeat
business
81%
Market Mapping
Referrals & Repeat Business
Headhunting
60+ Associate Consultants across the globe
68% candidates come from proactive sourcing
84% of assignments filled with these candidates
20+ data research professionals
35,000+ global companies mapped
93% of our candidates would recommend us
14% of candidates generated through referrals
Advertising
30+ media platforms
CANDIDATE
GENERATION
STATS
Database
700,000+ global professional network
170,000+ global candidates represented
PROCESS
4. Oliver James Associates
Recruitment Specialists
Solutions
This direct and personal approach is most applicable when aiming to identify
Senior, Executive or other highly specialised individuals who require a superior
level of discretion and confidentiality.
Executive Search
This approach relies on our proactive search methodology as well as our
efficient referral network to generate the vast majority of our candidates.
Contingent Search
Interim / Contract
The fast paced contract market requires high calibre candidates at short
notice. Our specialist team keep in regular contact with our expansive
network allowing us to consistently deliver.
Talent Scouting
This more proactive approach identifies individuals with niche skill sets that have
the ability to add value to an organisation where core expertise are sought.
Executive
Search
Talent
Scouting
Contingent
Search
Interim
Solutions
This approach is most effective when covering a large geographical area, a
broad range of possible skill sets or high volume recruitment.
Advertised SelectionAdvertised
Selection
5. Oliver James Associates
Recruitment Specialists
Testimonials
Kim Roberts - Vice President, Human Resources
Swiss Re
“This is to confirm that Swiss Re has used the recruitment services of Oliver James
Associates since August 2004.
We have been very pleased with the level of service provided by Oliver James in terms
of calibre of candidates submitted and the level of professionalism of all the members
of the team I have dealt with for various assignments.
Due to the success that Oliver James Associates has had with vacancies and the level
of service we receive from their Consultants and Directors, they are on our first tier
supplier agreement for Finance, Audit, Risk, Tax, Actuarial, Legal and Underwriting.
We would happily recommend Oliver James Associates to other businesses.”
Gaile Toms - HR Director
ACE Group
“I confirm that ACE Group has used the services of Oliver James Associates since
early 2005.
We have been consistently highly satisfied with the quality of service provided by
Oliver James Associates and we have benefited from the professional nature of their
consultants, the knowledge they hold about the insurance industry and the thorough
network they have clearly developed within the insurance market.
Oliver James Associates is now a preferred supplier in respect of Finance, Internal
Audit, Risk, Compliance, Actuarial and other specialist functions across Finance and
Legal. We would happily recommend Oliver James Associates to other businesses.”
Rebecca Roberts - Recruitment Manager
Aviva
“I confirm that Aviva has used the services of Oliver James Associates since 2002.
Successfully placing financial professionals within our Group Head Office originally,
Oliver James Associates has broadened their services to include Internal Audit,
Risk, Compliance and Actuarial functions to increasing levels of seniority on both a
permanent and interim basis. To date Oliver James Associates has placed over 50 key
hires within Aviva, ranging from newly qualified level through to Director level.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Oliver James Associates to other
organisations as a reputable and valued business partner.”
Testimonials
6. Oliver James Associates
Recruitment Specialists
Puja Sharma - HR Manager, UK
Chaucer
“I confirm that Chaucer Syndicates Limited has used the services of Oliver James
Associates since early 2005. Successfully placing financial professionals within our
Head Office in London originally.
To date Oliver James Associates has placed over 30 staff within Chaucer Holdings
PLC, ranging from finalist level accountants through to our Head of Finance.
We have been consistently highly satisfied with the quality of service provided by
Oliver James Associates and we have benefited from the professional nature of their
consultants, the knowledge they hold about the insurance industry and the thorough
network they have clearly developed within the insurance market. We would happily
recommend Oliver James Associates to other businesses.”
Andrew Dick - APAC CFO
Marsh
“Marsh has been working with Oliver James Associates since 2010 when I was
previously based in London as the EMEA CFO. At that time Oliver James Associates
successfully recruited a number of Senior Managers for my team, all of whom have
proven to be excellent hires.
Since my move to Asia in 2013 I have continued to partner with Oliver James
Associates. To this end they have been extremely useful in helping me to build my
team by providing strong and suitable candidates and providing expert knowledge
about the insurance industry in Asia.
Oliver James’ consultants have consistently been honest, professional and able to
provide the best candidates in the market within a short space of time.
I would happily recommend Oliver James Associates services.”
Toby Brown - Regional CFO, Asia
Metlife
“ I have known and worked with Oliver James Associates for over a decade both in
Europe and Asia.
They have been a valuable and reliable partner in the development of our Asia finance
team in Hong Kong, across all functional areas – Actuarial, Controllers, Tax, FP&A, &
Treasury.
For each hire I have always found them to be professional, responsive, insightful
and transparent on market realities. I have no problem recommending Oliver James
Associates as a reputable business partner”
Testimonials
Testimonials
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Recruitment Specialists
KeyContacts
Key Contacts
Singapore
Toby Weston
+65 6579 9785
toby.weston@ojassociates.com
Benelux
Julien Fabius
+31 (0)202 900 031
julien.fabius@ojassociates.com
Italy
Pietro Novelli
+39 02 3600 3732
pietro.novelli@ojassociates.com
USA
Stewart Cherry
+1 646 833 2678
stewart.cherry@ojassociates.com
Switzerland
Audrey Dadon
+41 43 508 0444
audrey.dadon@ojassociates.com
Charlie Gordon
+44 (0)207 649 9463
charlie.gordon@ojassociates.com
UK
Gary Rushton
+44 (0)207 649 9461
gary.rushton@ojassociates.com
Clare Nash
+44 (0)207 649 9353
clare.nash@ojassociates.com
France
Emérique Opou
+33 (0) 1 76 77 46 30
emerique.opou@ojassociates.com
Hong Kong
Jonny Plews
+852 5804 9200
jonny.plews@ojassociates.com
Ireland
Jamie Howard
+44 (0)207 310 8725
jamie.howard@ojassociates.com
Key Global Contacts
Client Relationship Directors
Germany
Benjamin Moses
+49 (0)89 2109 3935
benjamin.moses@ojassociates.com
8. Oliver James Associates
Recruitment Specialists
ContactUs
Contact Us
Amsterdam
Rembrandt Tower - 19th
Floor
Amstelplein 1
1096HA Amsterdam
Tel: +31 (0) 2029 00040
Milan
P.le Biancamano 8
MIlano
20121
Italy
+39 02 3600 6810
Paris
27/29 rue Raffet
Paris
75016
France
Tel: +33 1 76 77 46 30
Zurich
Mühlebachstrasse 20
CH 8032
Zürich
+41 (0) 43 508 0444
Manchester
Vantage Point 4th
& 5th
Floors
Hardman Street, Spinningfields
Manchester
M3 3HF
Tel: +44 (0) 161 830 1260
London
52-54 Gracechurch Street
London
EC3V 0EH
Tel: +44 (0) 207 649 9464
Dublin
Pembroke House
28-32 Upper Pembroke Street
Dublin 2
Tel: +353 (0) 1 437 0625
www.ojassociates.com
info@ojassociates.com
@OJAssociates
oliver-james-associates
New York City
747 Third Avenue
1st
and 2nd
Floors
New York
NEW YORK
10017, USA
Tel: (+1) 646 833 2678
Singapore
Level 25
One Raffles Quay
North Tower
Singapore
Tel: +65 6579 9785
Frankfurt
An der Welle 4
60322
Frankfurt/Main
Germany
+49 (0)89 2109 3935
Hong Kong
Unit 1906-07, 19/F The Center
No 99 Queen’s Road Central
Hong Kong
Tel: +852 5804 9070
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Recruitment Specialists
Discipline
Discipline
NETWORK
SUCCESS RATE CONSULTANTS
CANDIDATES
Underwriting, Broking & Claims
We partner with clients across the General Insurance, Reinsurance
and Lloyds markets, covering all P&C, Speciality lines and
Employee Benefits verticals. We source candidates with 3 years+
experience to C-suite level and offer innovative contingency,
retained and executive search solutions for permanent positions.
Accident & Health | Casualty & Property | Commercial
Construction & Engineering | | Motor | Marine & Aviation
Reinsurance | Life | Political Risk | Professional Lines
across the globe
completion on
retained mandates
across the globe
across the globe
50,000+
100% 8
10,000+
Head of HR
Lloyd’s Market
“Over the last few years, Oliver James Associates has successfully worked with
our underwriting managers in finding the right calibre of people to join our teams.
The managers have been very pleased with the quality of underwriters met
and interviewed through Oliver James Associates as well as the high level of
professionalism of the consultants involved in these placements. When we have
complex or niche roles, we do not hesitate to contact Oliver James Associates
as first port of call in the knowledge, they will understand the requirements of
the managers and the teams immediately and present us with underwriters that
could all fit the roles.”
What do our clients think about us?
10. Oliver James Associates
Recruitment Specialists
Discipline
Discipline
Underwriting, Broking & Claims
Facultative Casualty UW
Reinsurer
Germany
Senior Hull Underwriter
General Insurer
Italy
London Market
Broking Director
General Insurer
UK
Director
Reinsurer
Switzerland
Senior Engineering
Treaty Underwriter
Reinsurer
Switzerland
Underwriting Manager
Consultancy
UK
Senior D&O Underwriter
Reinsurer
UK
Capital Solutions
Reinsurance Broker
General Insurer
Germany
Casualty Underwriter
General Insurer
Italy
AVP International
Casualty Treaty
Reinsurer
Switzerland
Head of Motor
Underwriting
General Insurer
Ireland
Senior Property
Underwriter
Reinsurer
Singapore
Property Treaty
Underwriter
Reinsurer
Switzerland
Senior Risk Engineer
Reinsurer
Belgium
Cargo Underwriter
General Insurer
UK
Senior Property
Underwiter
Reinsurer
Germany
Sales & Service Director
General Insurer
UK
Deputy Underwriting
Performance Executive
General Insurer
UK
Senior Marine
Underwiter
Reinsurer
Hong Kong
Senior CEE Treaty
Underwriter
Reinsurance
Germany
Recent Global Placements
Benelux
+31 (0) 2029 00040
benelux@ojassociates.com
Asia
+852 5804 9200
hong.kong@ojassociates.com
USA
+1 646-833-2678
nyc@ojassociates.com
UK
+44 (0) 207 649 9464
info@ojassociates.com
Switzerland
+41 (0) 43 508 0444
switzerland@ojassociates.com
Germany
+49 (0)89 2109 3935
germany@ojassociates.com
Contacts
